Huawei teases Enjoy 20e with 6.3-inch display and 5,000 mAh battery

Huawei has the Enjoy 20e, an entry-level smartphone that succeeds the Enjoy 10e. According to the release poster, The Huawei Enjoy 20e will arrive with a 6.3-inch HD LCD display with a u-shaped notch. There's also mention of 128GB of internal storage and an amply-sized 5,000 mAh battery. The teaser photo also shows a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner, and a dual-camera setup with LED flash. It also appears in two colors: purple and green. The Huawei Enjoy 20e is an entry-level smartphone, presumably powered by a MediaTek chipset. The poster simply says "stay tuned", but the...

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New vivo Y3s launched in India: a cheap Helio P35 phone with a large 5,000 mAh battery

vivo just unveiled the Y3s. It’s not to be confused with the Y33s from earlier this year or with the Y3s from last year. Not to mention the Y3 from the year before. They are quite similar though not identical. Long story short, the vivo Y3s (2021) is already available in India at a sub INR 10,000 price. For now at least, the online vivo store is kicking things off with a 20% discount on the MSRP, so the final price is INR 9,500 ($125/€110). There are no memory options to choose from, you can only pick between the color options: Starry Blue, Mint Green and Pearl White. vivo...

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Samsung readying Maison Kitsune-themed Galaxy Buds2

Samsung is prepping three new color options of its Galaxy Buds2 - Absolute Black, Vivid Lemon and a custom Maison Kitsuné-themed model. Those three will add to the four on offer at the moment - Lavender, Graphite, Olive and White - and could be announced on October 20 at Samsung's Unpacked 2 event. The event is said to introduce new color options for the Galaxy Z Flip3 - Gray, Light Pink, White, Blue and Yellow. https://t.co/k6VL06OWGn— Tron ❂ (@FrontTron) October 18, 2021 The Maison Kitsuné Galaxy Buds2 have the French-Japanese electronic music label and fashion company's mascot...

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Poco F3 gets MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update in Europe

The Poco F3 units intended for the European market are finally starting to see the rollout of a new software update, which Xiaomi dubs MIUI 12.5 Enhanced version/edition. This is one of those huge under-the-hood updates that doesn't make a splash because of big new user-facing features, instead the point is that it improves a lot of the feel of using a device. For the Poco F3 units in Europe, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced arrives as version 12.5.6.0(RKHEUXM). It's a 466MB download coming from the previous version, and after installing it you'll be on the August 1 2021 security update level, which is...

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Apple introduces new MacBook Pro in 16-inch and 14-inch sizes

Apple today introduced the new 2021 MacBook Pro. It comes in two sizes, a 16-inch model as well as a new 14-inch model, and features a raft of changes, from the design to the display, the connectivity, the battery, and most importantly, the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. The new MacBook Pro features a brand new design that is somewhat reminiscent of the old polycarbonate MacBooks in the way the aluminum shell is curved around the sides. It's interesting that the MacBook Pro is going back to the curved design of its predecessor while the iPhone and iPad went back to the flat sides...

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iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey will be available on October 25

Apple's next batch of software updates for all of its devices are coming in exactly one week from today, on October 25. That's when we'll see the release of iOS 15.1, iPadOS 15.1, watchOS 8.1, tvOS 15.1, and macOS Monterey. These new versions are required for the new AirPods announced today, which incidentally will start shipping the day after the software launch, on October 26. macOS Monterey is also the software that will be powering the newly announced 14" and 16" MacBook Pro with the new M1 Pro and M1 Max chipsets. These will become available - you guessed it - on October 26...

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Apple's M1 Pro and M1 Max SoCs are official with much improved performance over the M1

Apple today unveiled its two latest computer-focused ARM-based Systems-On-a-Chip (SOCs), the M1 Pro and M1 Max. Compared to the M1 that made its debut last November, these have 70% faster CPU performance. When it comes to graphics, the difference is even more pronounced, with the M1 Pro's GPU being 2x faster than that in the M1, while the M1 Max GPU is up to 4x faster than the M1's. This allows "pro users to fly through the most demanding graphics workflows", Apple boasts. Memory bandwidth has been improved too, with the M1 Pro delivering up to 200GB/s with support to 32GB of...

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The HomePod mini will now be available in yellow, orange, and blue

During Apple's surprise product event, the company announced that the HomePod mini would be gaining new features, as well as new color options that will become available starting next month. Just to be clear, Apple isn't updating the HomePod mini's hardware. It'll begin offering the $99 smart speaker in yellow, orange, and blue color options starting in November. Apple already offers the HomePod mini in white and space gray options as well. Starting later in 2021, the HomePod mini will be able to support multi-user voice recognition wherever the smart speaker is sold. More...

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Apple unveils AirPods 3 with longer battery life and MagSafe support, Apple Music Voice Plan

Today at its special event Apple made the oft-rumored AirPods 3 official. The true wireless earbuds come with better battery life, an in-ear detection sensor, and Adaptive EQ. This tunes sound in real time based on how the new AirPods fit in your ear - which is welcome considering that this style of earbud doesn't provide a seal in your ears. So the Adaptive EQ tries to tune the low and mid frequencies to account for what may be lost due to variances in fit. AirPods 3 have support for spatial audio, and with Dolby Atmos these place sound all around the user. The in-ear detection...

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Google Pixel 6 Pro listed on Amazon UK, base version starts at £849

In yet another price leak for the Google Pixel 6 series, Amazon UK listed the 6 Pro model in both its 128GB and 256GB versions. The former is accompanied by a £849 asking price in the Light Yellow (Sunny) colorway while the more spacious 256GB model listed in Stormy Black will apparently sell for £949. These prices stack up reasonably against the previously leaked US pricing of $898 for the Pixel 6 Pro and the €899 figure seen in European retailer networks. Pixel 6 Pro 128GB 849£https://ift.tt/3AToGQn 6 Pro 256GB 949£https://ift.tt/3jdp9Xy from Nov 1, Amazon UK says.— Roland...

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Watch the Apple Unleashed event live here

A month and four days after its California streaming event which saw the debut of the iPhone 13 series, Apple Watch Series 7, iPad 10.2 (2021) and sixth gen iPad mini Apple is hosting its Unleashed event where we’re about to witness the next chapter in Cupertino’s computer lineup. The event starts at 10 AM PST/1 PM EST/5 PM GMT/10:30 PM IST and you can tune it from the YouTube stream below. There’s also going to be a live stream on Apple.com as well as on on the Apple TV app. The anticipated keynote highlights include Apple’s next-gen ARM-based M-series chipset which should be at the...

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Vivo will unveil new T1 series tomorrow - T1 and T1x

vivo announced that it will unveil a couple of new smartphones tomorrow - October 19 - as part of the T1 series. The teaser itself shows a phone with a triple camera and a top-mounted headphone jack. Vivo teaser for T1 announcement Popular insider Digital Chat Station on Weibo has a bit more information on the pair. The vivo T1 will reportedly use a high-refresh rate IPS LCD and a Snapdragon 778G chipset. It will be powered by a 5,000mAh battery and have a 64MP main camera. Looking at its images, the vivo T1 is a doppelganger of the iQOO Z5, so we're expecting a 6.67-inch 1080p...

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 get new updates with camera improvements

Samsung is seeding a new firmware update for the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 in South Korea and it's probably safe to assume that it will hit the global units pretty soon. The update brings the usual fixes and patches but also a few new cool camera features. The changelog mentions improved overall camera quality without going into specifics and the patch also adds scene recognition for pets in Portrait mode. This means that the software will be able to better apply the faux bokeh effect when shooting your cat or dog using the Portrait mode. Moreover, Samsung has added the ability to...

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Rugged Nokia XR20 lands in India

HMD just announced the official arrival its rugged Nokia XR20 smartphone in India with pre-orders starting on October 20 and actual sales commencing on October 30. The handset's main appeal is its durability boasting IP68 water and dust protection on top of the MIL-STD-810H military standard. The XR20 is powered by a Snapdragon 480 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of expandable storage. The device is built around a 6.67-inch 1080 x 2400px IPS display protected by a sheet of Gorilla Glass Victus. The touchscreen can work with gloves and wet hands. The camera department...

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Latest Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra renders depict water drop camera design

A third 3D render version of the yet to be announced Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra appeared today courtesy of LetsGoDigital and Technizo Concept based on information from Korean leakster Super Roader. This one differentiates from the past two designs as it boasts an all-new water drop camera design around the back which is the first time we’ve seen this design to date. Past iterations ranged from a P-shaped camera cutout to a dual-camera island design. Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra render with water drop camera design (image: LetsGoDigital) The new design was confirmed as accurate by tipsters...

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Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro US prices leak - $599 and $898

The Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will cost $599 and $898 in the US, as per leaked Target pre-listings. Those prices seriously undercut a number of the Pixel 6's competitors, like the $1000 Galaxy S21 Ultra or the $700 Galaxy S21, and makes the flagship-grade Pixel 6 a better buy than the Pixel 5, which entered the market at $699 and sported a mid-range chipset. Target listing, image source: M. Brandon Lee The $599/$898 price points are also fairly consistent with Google's rumored prices for the Pixel 6 lineup in Europe - €649 and €899. We'll find out all about the Pixel...

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OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition unveiled

The Harry Potter Edition OnePlus Watch was finally unveiled earlier today in India. It comes just three months ahead of the twentieth anniversary of the original Harry Potter movie release and brings a Hogwarts-themed look. Pricing is set at INR16,999 ($225) with early access sales starting on October 20 at 12noon IST time. OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition (images: OnePlus) OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition comes with the exact same specs as the original OnePlus Watch with a circular 1.39-inch AMOLED screen, proprietary OS and two weeks rated battery life. The stainless steel...

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vivo S10e goes official with 6.4-inch AMOLED, Dimensity 900 chip

Without much fanfare, vivo launched its S10e midranger in China. The phone packs a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a waterdrop notch for its 32MP selfie cam. It comes in three colors – White Gradient, Haze Blue and Glaze Black. The phone is listed as just 7.59 mm thick and 175 grams in weight. vivo S10e in White Gradient, Haze Blue and Glaze Black (images: vivo) MediaTek’s Dimensity 900 chipset sits at the helm aided by 8GB RAM and 128 or 256GB storage. The back houses a 64MP main cam next to an 8MP ultrawide snapper and a 2MP depth cam. You also get a 4,000...

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